BLU phones banned on Amazon over spyware concerns

Smartphones from BLU are one again available for sale on Amazon. The budget Android devices were pulled from the site for the second time earlier this week over evidence they were still shipping with Chinese-linked spyware installed. Amazon has confirmed the relisting, and Blu has said that this incident was a �false alarm� and has cleared everything up.

However, in late July security specialists once again found that the tracking software was still running on certain Blu handsets, resulting in Amazon suspending sales. The company denied its phones were still collecting users� data, and in noting that this incident was a �false alarm� added that the only information it collected was �standard for OTA functionality,� and did not interfere with the privacy or security or security of users. 

Hey BLU fans! After a false alarm, BLU devices are now back up for sale on Amazon. https://t.co/XKqFyEiBI0#BLU #BoldLikeUs #Amazon

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Amazon appears to be convinced, as a spokesperson for the company said they have resumed selling the devices after directly speaking with Blu, adding that they may remove the phones again if they �receive information that could potentially impact our customers� experience.�